by Erp Lawyers | May 11, 2026 | Articles, Commercial and Corporate Law, Commercial Law Patents, Invest
The Franchise business model in Costa Rica has reached an unprecedented point of maturity in 2026. With the consolidation of Law 10867, known as the Law for the Regulation and Promotion of Franchises, the country is transforming “verbal trust” into...
by Erp Lawyers | May 8, 2026 | Articles, Digital Nomads, Invest, Migration Law, Moving to Costa Rica, Rentiers, Retiring
Introduction In a global scenario where more and more people are looking to improve their quality of life outside their country of origin, Costa Rica has reached a milestone: it is positioned as the fourth happiest country in the world according to the World Happiness...
by Erp Lawyers | Apr 27, 2026 | Articles, Labor Law
In the context of International Workers’ Day, Costa Rica finds itself at a historical crossroads. On one hand, the country maintains a solid commitment to the Welfare State; on the other, the urgency of attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) demands modern...
by Erp Lawyers | Apr 20, 2026 | Articles, Obligations and Taxes
In the 2026 legal landscape, inactive corporations in Costa Rica are no longer invisible structures. As part of the fiscal transparency policies promoted by the country to meet international standards, the regulatory framework now requires full accountability...
by Erp Lawyers | Apr 16, 2026 | Articles, Obligations and Taxes
The fine of ¢1,386,600 is the automatic minimum penalty that corporations in Costa Rica face for failing to complete the Transparency and Beneficial Ownership Registry (RTBF) in 2026. With the tightening of fiscal controls, avoiding the fine of ¢1,386,600 is no longer...
by Erp Lawyers | Apr 13, 2026 | Articles, Obligations and Taxes
The declaration RTBF Costa Rica 2026 is the most critical transparency tool for corporations in the current fiscal year. This registry is mandatory for all legal entities and aims to identify those who hold ultimate control over the company. Omitting the declaration...
